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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,055.70, 890,997.15 and 173,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,055.70, 890,997.15 and 173,287.70 is: 259,906.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,055.70 : 890,997.15 = 173,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,055.70/890,997.15 = 173,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,055.70x = 890,997.15 × 173,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,055.70x = 154,398,846,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,398,846,830.06/594,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,906.35

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